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Locke Lord’s Hastings to Argue Huge Business Dispute at SCOTUS

This Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a $160,000 pay dispute between a Killeen-based subcontractor and a Virginia construction company building a child development center at Fort Hood. The issue is whether a company can incorporate into a contract a forum-selection clause requiring that disputes involving the contract are to be decided by a specific court in a particular city or state.

October 7, 2013 Mark Curriden

SEC Operations During Federal Government Shutdown

Scott Kimpel and Cam Zachry provide insight into SEC operations if there’s a government shut and how it impacts public companies.

September 30, 2013 Mark Curriden

A Change in Leadership, No Change in Direction

After 32 years’ judicial service, the past 25 on the Supreme Court of Texas, I am honored and humbled that Governor Perry has appointed me Chief Justice. The Court has an established, national reputation for adherence to the rule of law in its decisions, and for strong leadership in making the justice system more efficient, fair, open, and accessible to all. Having helped build that reputation over many years, I am ready to lead the Court I greatly respect.

September 30, 2013 Mark Curriden

Nathan Hecht’s 25 Year Record in Texas Supreme Court

Nathan Hecht, who will be sworn in chief justice Tuesday, has been on the state’s highest court for a quarter of a century. He’s served with 32 other supreme court justices, authored more than 350 opinions and seen the court shift from being comprised largely of Democrats to its current all-Republican composition.

September 30, 2013 Mark Curriden

Texas Lawyers in Forbes 400

Seven Texas lawyers made the 2013 edition of Forbes 400 richest people in U.S. Some of them even practiced law.

September 27, 2013 Mark Curriden

Houston Appellate Judge Jeff Brown Named to Texas Supreme Court

Jeff Brown, a judge on the Houston Court of Appeals, will be the newest justice to serve on the Supreme Court of Texas, Gov. Perry announced Thursday. “Jeff is a solid judge. He is a clear, lucid writer and his opinions are easy to follow. He explains what the problem is, what the answer is and how he got there,” former Texas Chief Justice Tom Phillips, now a partner at Baker Botts in Austin.

September 26, 2013 Mark Curriden

Top 10 Efforts to be Excused from Jury Service

During the past 25 years as a legal journalist, I’ve heard some outrageous excuses and extraordinary efforts of folks trying to avoid jury service.

September 26, 2013 Mark Curriden

Patton Boggs Adds Two Attorneys in Dallas Office

The new lawyers are part of a series of lateral hires expected at Patton Boggs.

September 25, 2013 Mark Curriden

Texas Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson’s Legacy

When Wallace Jefferson retires next week as Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, he leaves one of the greatest legacies of any public servant in Texas history. He authored 148 opinions during his 13 years on the state’s highest court. This article highlights the important ones.

September 23, 2013 Mark Curriden

Texas Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson's Legacy

When Wallace Jefferson retires next week as Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, he leaves one of the greatest legacies of any public servant in Texas history. He authored 148 opinions during his 13 years on the state’s highest court. This article highlights the important ones.

September 23, 2013 Mark Curriden

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  • My Five Favorite Books: Jennifer Rodriguez (Head of Legal at Half Price Books) - Pulling this list together was harder than expected. My book choices vary greatly — from chick lit rom-coms to biographies to thrillers. I love a book that doesn’t make me think. I’m a lawyer — I have to think a lot. So it’s sometimes nice to just read something light and mindless. That said, what this exercise taught me is that I am really drawn to books that weave storylines together and pull me in enough that I get to the “just one more chapter” stage. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. And, if you happen to come by Half Price Books’ flagship store in Dallas to grab one of these books, let me know! My office is right upstairs.

    Editor’s note: The Texas Lawbook is pleased to launch this new column in partnership with Texas-based Half Price Books sharing our readers’ favorite reads.
    July 23, 2025Jennifer Rodriguez

GCs, Lawyers & Firms

  • Paul Hastings Continues TX Growth Play with Energy M&A Hire - Peter Hays has had a career-long focus on onshore and offshore energy and a practice spanning both domestic and international markets.
  • Sorrels Law Adds Veteran Houston Litigator
  • Fisher Phillips Adds Houston Litigator
  • Bradley Adds Partner in Dallas
  • Meet the New Head of Litigation at J.D. Silva & Associates
  • Dorsey & Whitney’s New Managing Partner Has Texas Ties and Big Plans
  • Vartabedian Hester & Haynes Hires Richard Roper to Launch New White Collar, Investigations Practice Group
  • Willkie Continues to Expand its Dallas Office with Veteran Dealmakers
  • FBFK Adds Two Lawyers to its Austin Office
  • Beck Redden Bolsters Appellate Group With Hire From Troutman Pepper Locke
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